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Pun:

Word play involving: the use of a word with two different meanings, the similarity of meanings in the two words spelled differently but pronounced the same; two words spelled somewhat the same but containing different meanings.

Verse:

Can refer to one line of poetry or all poetry written in rhythmic patterns

Prose:

Writing which follows regular grammatical conventions (uses full sentences and paragraphs) and is straightforward in its explanation or description.

Archetype:

A universal theme, pattern, or character which is repeated throughout literature in various cultures and time periods.